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ECPA (Photo cinema video des armees): Fort d'Ivry, 94205 Ivry, France

The arrival of the detachment of the Scots Guards, Dorset Square 15 - 15 Jun 1957

Gelatin silver print | 17.6 x 17.7 cm (whole object) | RCIN 2306072

Description

Photograph of a group of Scots Guards at Dorset Square, London, for the unveiling of a commemorative plaque to honour the deeds of the Free French Forces (1941-1944) on 15 June 1957. Crowds of people to right, standing on pavement and on balconies of buildings including Bertram Mills Circus Box Office.

Provenance

Acquired by Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother
People involved

Creator(s)

Search the collection ECPA (Photo cinema video des armees): Fort d'Ivry, 94205 Ivry, France
(photographic agency)

Acquirer(s)

Search the collection View the person page Queen Elizabeth of the United Kingdom (1900-2002)

Subject(s)

Search the collection Free French Forces

Search the collection Army-GB-Infantry-Scots Guards (1877-)
Physical properties

Medium and techniques

Gelatin silver print

gelatin silver print

Measurements

17.6 x 17.7 cm (whole object)
Groupings
Category
Photographs
Object type(s)
visual works
photographs
Subject(s)
Social sciences
Ethnology
Public life
Ceremonies
Places
Europe
Great Britain
England
Greater London [England]
London [Greater London]
City of Westminster [London]
Marylebone [City of Westminster]
Dorset Square [London]

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